English Explanatory Dictionary

retardance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The difference in phase shift between two characteristic polarizations of light upon reflection from an interface. Retardance can be reported in the Abelès or Mueller conventions. The retardance phase shift angle is often specified in degrees.

Word forms

retardance retardances

Etymology

From Middle French retardance.

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